your wk to not start. i posted last week that my jeep wouldn't start. today i went to unlock it and i had to press the unlock button 6-7 times and i was only a foot away. if i put a new battery in the transponder, do i need to reset anything or is it good to go. any input is appreciated.

it would def. affect starting IMO. I just had to replace the battery in my wifes lexus fob. It would start...but it gave a warning on the info screen thaat the battery was getting low on the fob and that it wouldnt recognioze the fob with a low battery.
Just replavce the battery and you will be good.